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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1# Sabatoni throws a right and a left that both miss. Sabatoni throws a looping overhand right but Nagelburg ducks down to avoid it. Nagelburg throws a nice looking combination but Sabatoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sabatoni tries to bum rush Nagelburg with a series of wild strikes but Nagelburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sabatoni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagelburg lands a body shot.
Sabatoni tries to clinch up. The fighters circling - Nagelburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sabatoni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT# It looks like Andre Nagelburg has been cut. Sabatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagelburg.
Sabatoni tries to counter by clinching up but Nagelburg breaks away and moves out of range. A combination from Sabatoni does no damage. Nagelburg misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sabatoni looks to land a combination but Nagelburg avoids it well. Sabatoni lands with an overhand left. Nagelburg throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabatoni counters with a three punch combo that has Nagelburg backing up. Nagelburg nods at Sabatoni to acknowledge the strikes. Sabatoni avoids the body shot from Nagelburg.
Sabatoni throws a body shot but no joy. Sabatoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# Nagelburg throws a hook to the side of Sabatoni's head but Sabatoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nagelburg misses with a right hand and Sabatoni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nagelburg looks winded!#CL# Sabatoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagelburg. #BC# Sabatoni breaks from the clinch.
Sabatoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nagelburg throws out a counter right but Sabatoni avoids it with no problem. Sabatoni tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagelburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagelburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sabatoni connects with a body shot. Sabatoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabatoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabatoni takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sabatoni throws a nice looking combination but Nagelburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Andre Nagelburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nagelburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabatoni moves away. Sabatoni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A big right from Sabatoni misses. #T2# Sabatoni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nagelburg slips a jab and a cross from Sabatoni.
Nagelburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nagelburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabatoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagelburg lands an overhand right. Sabatoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagelburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sabatoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Nagelburg lands. Sabatoni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabatoni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sabatoni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagelburg. Sabatoni fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagelburg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sabatoni with a body shot. Nagelburg lands a two punch combo.
#T3# Nagelburg lands a body shot.
Nagelburg lands with a shot to the body. A right-left combo lands from Nagelburg. Sabatoni takes one to the side of the head.
Sabatoni throws out a powerful jab. Nagelburg misses with a hook
and Sabatoni counters with a straight right hand. Sabatoni swinging wildly here.
Nagelburg dips to his left and cracks Sabatoni with an uppercut! Nagelburg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've been informed that Nagelburg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nagelburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabatoni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Nagelburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Nagelburg tries to keep at a distance but Sabatoni has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# The referee is keeping an eye on Nagelburg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagelburg lands with a short shot to the head. Nagelburg misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Sabatoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nagelburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabatoni throws out the jab. Nagelburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabatoni misses with a two punch combination.
Nagelburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sabatoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagelburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sabatoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Nagelburg will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andre Nagelburg's cut. That's time! Sabatoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nagelburg scores with a jab. Sabatoni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nagelburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabatoni. A looping hook to the body misses from Nagelburg. Sabatoni does a little dance to reset his feet. Sabatoni tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagelburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nagelburg with a hook. Sabatoni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagelburg. Sabatoni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagelburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nagelburg misses with a hook
#CL# and Sabatoni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nagelburg is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabatoni gets an underhook and turns Nagelburg into the cage. Nagelburg lands a shot to the body. Nagelburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagelburg is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from Nagelburg as the two fighters clinch.
Sabatoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Sabatoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabatoni takes a swing at Nagelburg's ribcage but misses. Andre Nagelburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Sabatoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagelburg moves away. Sabatoni throws a series of punches but Nagelburg avoids them all with ease. A countering left hand to the body from Nagelburg misses. Nagelburg punishes Sabatoni's body with a nice straight punch. Sabatoni avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sabatoni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sabatoni misses with a two punch combination.
Nagelburg dodges the punch combination from Sabatoni.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagelburg misses. Nagelburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabatoni.
Nagelburg cracks a nice hook into Sabatoni's ribs. A punch combination from Sabatoni misses. Nagelburg stuns Sabatoni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nagelburg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2# Nagelburg scores with a nice head shot. Nagelburg slips a jab and a cross from Sabatoni.
A little jabbing left from Nagelburg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nagelburg punishes Sabatoni's body with a nice straight punch. Nagelburg misses with a wild combination.
Sabatoni takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nagelburg with a jab. Sabatoni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabatoni on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sabatoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagelburg. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagelburg, as that shot connected.
Sabatoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Nagelburg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ricky Sabatoni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nagelburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabatoni doesn't seem bothered though. Sabatoni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sabatoni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nagelburg digs a good body shot into Sabatoni's ribs. Nagelburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Nagelburg. Sabatoni does a little dance to reset his feet. Sabatoni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nagelburg works Sabatoni's body with a nice hook. Sabatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagelburg.
Nagelburg moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sabatoni throws a leg kick that misses. Nagelburg throws out a counter right but Sabatoni avoids it with no problem. Sabatoni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# Nagelburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabatoni doesn't seem bothered though. Nagelburg with a hook. Nagelburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabatoni manages to avoid it. Sabatoni takes a swing at Nagelburg's ribcage but misses. Sabatoni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sabatoni is looking to clinch. Nagelburg slips a jab and a cross from Sabatoni.
Nagelburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabatoni's hands. Sabatoni misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagelburg as he connects with a hook. Nagelburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nagelburg just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nagelburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andre Nagelburg's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sabatoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagelburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Sabatoni. Sabatoni moves out of range as Nagelburg strikes. Sabatoni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagelburg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sabatoni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nagelburg misses the body punch and Sabatoni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. No joy there for Sabatoni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabatoni throws a right and a left that Nagelburg avoids nicely. Nagelburg works the jab nicely. Sabatoni throws a series of punches but Nagelburg avoids them all with ease. Nagelburg throws out a counter right but Sabatoni avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheers as Sabatoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagelburg doesn't seem phased though. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nagelburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabatoni. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sabatoni blocks a jab. A right-left combo lands from Nagelburg. #T1# Sabatoni throws a series of punches but Nagelburg avoids them all with ease. Sabatoni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sabatoni misses with the combination.
Nagelburg connects with a body shot that sends Sabatoni's belly button to the back. Nagelburg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sabatoni tries to bum rush Nagelburg with a series of wild strikes but Nagelburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nagelburg misses with a hook. Sabatoni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nagelburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabatoni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sabatoni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sabatoni tries to clinch but Nagelburg is having none of it. Sabatoni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nagelburg misses with a wild combination.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nagelburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Sabatoni moves into range and clinches up with Nagelburg. Nagelburg lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Sabatoni breaks from the clinch.
Sabatoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagelburg. A combination from Sabatoni does no damage. Nagelburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabatoni takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nagelburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sabatoni tries to clinch up but Nagelburg circles away and keeps his distance. It seemed like Nagelburg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nagelburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabatoni. Nagelburg scores with a hook to the body. Sabatoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Sabatoni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nagelburg misses the shot to the body. Nagelburg misses the jab. Sabatoni misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sabatoni. Those never looked like landing. Nagelburg throws a good cross that connects.
Nagelburg misses with a hook. Sabatoni ducked under it nicely. Nagelburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sabatoni throws a series of strikes that have Nagelburg backpedaling.
Nagelburg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nagelburg cracks Sabatoni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nagelburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Sabatoni. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sabatoni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagelburg. #T4# Sabatoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabatoni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagelburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sabatoni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagelburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Some wild striking there from Nagelburg.
Nagelburg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nagelburg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nagelburg dodges the punch combination from Sabatoni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sabatoni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ricky Sabatoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nagelburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabatoni.
Nagelburg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sabatoni with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Andre Nagelburg. Well Nagelburg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Nagelburg! A very excited looking Andre Nagelburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Sabatoni has managed to clinch.
Sabatoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sabatoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Warren has double underhooks. Warren leaning his opponent against the cage. Sabatoni is looking for a takedown. Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni won't allow it.
Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni stands there with Warren around his waist. Warren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on Warren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Warren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren trying to control the position but instead, Sabatoni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Warren into the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sabatoni as Warren tries to tie him up. #T1# Sabatoni tries to break free but Warren pushes him back against the cage. Sabatoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni holds him up against the cage and eventually Warren drops back down to his feet.
Sabatoni wants to take the fight to the mat but Warren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabatoni to keep the fight standing. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Warren stalling.
Sabatoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Warren won't allow it.
Warren keeps control of Sabatoni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Warren breaks the clinch.
#T2# A punch combination from Sabatoni misses. Sabatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Warren counters with a nice double leg into guard. Sabatoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warren slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sabatoni. Sabatoni is doing well to control the position and prevent Warren from advancing to side control. Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Warren is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sabatoni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warren pulls his head out easily. #T3# Sabatoni moves into full guard.
#SU# Warren stands up from guard. Let's bang! Warren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Gene Warren has been cut. A jab from Sabatoni does it's job there.#T4# Warren tries to move into range but Sabatoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2# Warren is rocked! Warren moves out of range of the body kick from Sabatoni.
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sabatoni connects with a superb combination that knocks Warren out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sabatoni before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Sabatoni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1# Sabatoni throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# so Cohen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sabatoni wants to stand up but Cohen is controlling him. #SU# Sabatoni is working an open guard so Cohen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Cohen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Sabatoni.#CUT2# It looks like Jody Cohen has been cut. Sabatoni swinging wildly here.
Cohen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy body kick from Sabatoni enabling Cohen to counter with a crisp jab. Sabatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cohen counters with an inside leg kick. Sabatoni wants to clinch and Cohen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1# Sabatoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricky Sabatoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sabatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cohen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sabatoni misses with a combination
#TD# and Cohen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sabatoni! Cohen controls the position. Sabatoni is trying to get back to half guard. Cohen lands some shots froms side control. A lull in the action here. Sabatoni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cohen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Sabatoni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cohen off and has taken his back! Cohen just trying to survive but Sabatoni is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. This has been an exciting period of action! Sabatoni missing with punches from the back. Cohen wants to get back to his feet. Sabatoni throwing wild punches that miss their target. Cohen trying to control but not successfully. #T3# Sabatoni tries to keep control of the position but Cohen is staying busy. Cohen trying to control the hands but Sabatoni breaks the grip. You can see the frustration on Cohen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sabatoni biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sabatoni is not going to allow Cohen to sit and survive in this position. Will Sabatoni go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sabatoni keeps control of the position as Cohen tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cohen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Cohen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sabatoni gets his way!
Cohen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#ES# Cohen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. No joy there for Sabatoni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabatoni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Sabatoni will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jody Cohen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Sabatoni lands a jab-cross combination. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sabatoni has cracked Cohen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sabatoni lands another huge swinging hook and Cohen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cohen, before Sabatoni can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Sabatoni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1# Cobb shoots in looking for a takedown but Sabatoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cobb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cobb shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabatoni tries to sprawl out of it but Cobb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabatoni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sabatoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sabatoni connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cobb tumbling to the canvas! Sabatoni pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cobb was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Sabatoni!
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